Railways in Europe
Traveling by train is the best way to explore Slovakia, especially when visiting the country’s largest cities. Unfortunately, Slovak Railways does not offer single-day or weekly network tickets that would allow travelers to spend a week or two traveling by train across Slovakia without having to purchase a separate ticket for each segment. The exception …
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Cologne is one of the largest German cities, heavily visited by tourists thanks to its beautiful cathedral located right next to the main train station and a vibrant city center full of tourist attractions. Cologne is also a major railway hub. Thanks to convenient connections with the rest of the region and country, it’s easy …
Munich is the largest city in Bavaria, widely known for hosting the Oktoberfest and for the football club Bayern Munich. To fully explore the Bavarian capital, you should plan to spend several days, as it offers numerous interesting landmarks, museums, churches, and family-friendly attractions. Munich is also one of the largest railway hubs in Germany. …
Frankfurt am Main is one of Germany’s largest cities and a major railway junction. Located in the state of Hesse, it is home to the European Central Bank, the German Federal Bank, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The city combines a striking skyline of modern skyscrapers with a historic old town. There are many possibilities …
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Hanover is a large city, the capital of Lower Saxony, and an important railway junction. Most historical buildings were destroyed during WWII. Some were rebuilt, but the city doesn’t particularly impress. The city is a perfect starting point for day trips from Hanover by train to many places in the entire Germany. There are many …
Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany. When exiting the train station, it may initially seem like an unremarkable metropolis, but the main sights are spread out across a wide area. It is also an important railway hub – thanks to numerous rail connections, it’s easy to organize day trips from Hamburg by train. I’ve …
Berlin is the capital of Germany and a major railway hub. It’s possible to plan day trips by train from Berlin to many destinations across Germany and neighboring countries. Long-distance trains often reach speeds of 200 km/h or more, so it’s easy to travel to and return from places like Poznań (as long as there …
Dresden is a city full of historic landmarks and museums that requires several days to explore thoroughly. It also serves as an excellent base for train excursions. Day trips from Dresden by train make it possible to visit the most beautiful places in Saxony and the German-Czech border region. In this article, I’ve listed only …
Liberec train station is an important railway which serves the city of Liberec – capital of the Liberec region. Railway lines in Liberec region are non-electrified and passenger trains are operated by many operators – České dráhy, Arriva and Die Landerbahn (Trilex). The railway station in Liberec was built in 1859 as part of the …
Karlovy Vary train station is the main railway station in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The station lies on the Chomutov – Cheb railway line. Regional and long-distance trains stop here. The railway station was previously named Karlovy Vary horní nádraží (Karlovy Vary Upper Station), to distinguish it from the city’s other railway station, Karlovy Vary …